Gov. Janet Mills says she believes the state is as prepared as it can be for the spreading virus, but urges Mainers to take ‘common-sense precautions.’
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Maine’s top securities regulator urges investors to stay calm, beware of coronavirus scams
Securities Administrator Judith Shaw said look out for con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus’ impact on financial markets.
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Airlines slash routes, outlook and executive pay on coronavirus fallout
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown much of the tourism industry into free fall.
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City prepares for potential of coronavirus
The coronavirus has not impacted travel into or out of Portland, but has caused city and school officials to increase daily sanitizing.
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UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus
Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
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As labs ramp up, who can get tested in U.S. for coronavirus?
Priority goes to people with fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms and who have had close contact with someone confirmed to have the virus or those who traveled to an outbreak area outside the U.S.
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More Mainers tested as coronavirus lab opens but state CDC leaves questions unanswered
Maine has no confirmed cases of the virus, but state officials aren’t releasing detailed information about the numbers of tests conducted, negative test results or how many Mainers are being monitored.
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VIDEO: The 10 food items to stock up on in case you are quarantined
A food editor has some suggestions for stocking your pantry for a prolonged quarantine. Milk and bread aren’t on the list.
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Coronavirus latest: Trump seeks payroll tax relief as members of Congress isolate themselves
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: TRUMP CALLS FOR PAYROLL TAX RELIEF TO CALM MARKETS WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures, as a public health and economic maelstrom brought on by the coronavirus drew […]
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Maine CDC getting more requests for coronavirus tests
A spokesman says there are still no confirmed cases of the illness in Maine after some test results came back from the U.S. CDC.